Injury is what forced Lionel Messi to leave training early this week - not a bust-up with Paris Saint-Germain boss Christophe Galtier.
Rumours circulated on Friday suggesting that Messi, 35, had been left dissatisfied with Galtier's coaching and walked off before the session at PSG's training ground, the Camp des Loges, was completed. However, fresh reports sate that the Argentine icon instead withdrew from training after feeling discomfort in his adductor, as uncertainty surrounding his future at the club ramps up.
Sport report that Messi asked to leave early and was granted permission, contrary to claims that he'd been involved in argument with boss Galtier - who's escaped the sack after being dumped out of the Champions League. It's not yet clear whether the recent World Cup winner's issue will rule him out of PSG's home game against Stade Rennais on Sunday.